décisif
decisive
adjective deh-see-ZEEF Rare
Origin: Latin decisivus, from decidere 'to decide'
Usage Note
Décisif describes something that settles a matter, such as a turning point or a winning move. The feminine form is décisive. Common collocations include un moment décisif (a decisive moment), un rôle décisif (a decisive role), and une victoire décisive (a decisive victory).
Examples
"Ce match était vraiment décisif pour l'équipe."
Natural Translation
This match was truly decisive for the team.

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